How long does the journey from Galway to Dundalk take by train?

The distance between Galway and Dundalk is around 186 km. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 5 h 21 min. However, the fastest routes between Galway and Dundalk take 4 h 29 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

When do departures from Galway to Dundalk leave?

If you prefer to travel early, you will usually find the first departure from Galway to Dundalk leaving at 05:25. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last daily departure leaves at 18:00.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

When traveling from Galway to Dundalk by train, which stations can I use?

There are different options to choose from when traveling between Galway and Dundalk. You can start your journey in Galway at stations such as Galway (ceannt). These connect to stations including Dundalk (clarke) in Dundalk. There may not be a direct connection between all the stations in the two locations. Some providers will only serve a selection of the stations, and you may have to travel from one station to another in the same city after arrival to reach your ultimate destination. Virail will show you both all direct routes and any connecting services which you can take to get from Galway to Dundalk.

How many journeys from Galway to Dundalk are there every day?

You will be able to travel from Galway to Dundalk using companies such as Irishrail. Combined, these providers offer an average of 6 journeys each day. This average figure may not necessarily reflect your chosen travel dates. On certain days of the week, there may be more or less journeys available. At the busiest times, there will be up to 8 departures available in a single day. You can choose to travel from Galway to Dundalk using both direct and indirect routes. These options will help you find a journey that suits your budget, your time frame, and the circumstances of your trip. There are, on average, direct connections from Galway to Dundalk each day. Indirect connections add more possibilities, giving you extra flexibility when traveling. In an average day, you will find 6 journeys with at least one change. These figures may vary at certain times of year, and some routes might not run every day of the week.